The Calgary Flames (11-15-4) host the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday, Dec. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flames have won three in a row at home.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Monday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests, the Sabres are 5-5-0 while scoring 32 total goals (six power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 22.2%). They have given up 30 goals.
Flames vs. Sabres Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Flames 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Flames (-110)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames are 2-4-6 in overtime games on their way to an 11-15-4 overall record.
- Calgary is 1-3-2 (four points) in its six games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Flames scored just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
- Calgary has finished 4-5-0 in the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering eight points).
- The Flames are 7-2-2 in the 11 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 16 points).
- In the nine games when Calgary has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered five points after finishing 2-6-1.
- In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 5-8-2 (12 points).
- The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 6-6-2 to register 14 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have an 11-13-4 record this season and are 3-4-7 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Buffalo has earned six points (1-0-4) in its five games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sabres scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Buffalo has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Sabres have earned 23 points in their 15 games with three or more goals scored.
- Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 12 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 4-6-2 (10 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 7-7-2 to register 16 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Flames Rank | Flames AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 2.33 | Goals Scored | 2.93 | 20th |
| 12th | 2.87 | Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 27th |
| 10th | 29.1 | Shots | 29.0 | 12th |
| 20th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| 32nd | 13.68% | Power Play % | 18.07% | 20th |
| 6th | 83.67% | Penalty Kill % | 87.18% | 1st |
Flames vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
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